Question 1

what removes freckles?

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Lasers, but...: A dermatologist with a laser, or you with a bottle of quinone bleach and a lot of patience, can remove freckles. My question is whether this is what you want. Manychildren & adults love their freckles, and someone who likes you may like your freckles as distinctive for you. Truth is, i like freckles and most of the other "it's me!" things that individuate us. It's your choice.

Question 2

how to remove freckles?

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Removal freckles: Freckles or medically called "ephelis" are deposits of melanin from over production NOt over #s of melanocytes. There are certain laser therapies that could improve the appearances. see terms that have vast types of lasers in their practices... Costs could become high...

Question 3

is there a way to remove freckles?

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Many options: Topical bleaching creams and retinoids, retinol, glycolic acid can help. More aggressive treatments can be done with lasers, ipl, chemical acid peels, fractional resurfacing.

Question 4

how to remove freckles naturally?

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You can't; don't try: You'll disfigure yourself and be disappointed. Freckles are as natural to you as the color of your hair, or the special things about your body that the special people in your life like as distinctive to you. Less sunlight is less freckles. Pippi longstocking, asked whether she "suffered from freckles" laughed and said, "no, i love them." since you can't remove them, it's your best choice also.

Question 5

how to remove freckles from my face?

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I'd urge you not to: If you use a freckle remover, even from a dermatologist, you risk disfiguring yourself. Freckles are endearing, they're distinctively you, and a majority of your friends probably like them. Ask them. If you want them less prominent, avoid excess sunlight -- wise in any case.

Question 6

how i can i remove my freckles ony face?

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Freckles: You may want to try an over the counter 2% hydroquinone cream.  If it does vanish go to a dermatologist to do a laser or chemical peel treatment.

Question 7

what is the best way to remove sunspots and freckles?

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Chem peels or laser: A series of chemical peels or laser or ipl treatments may help to resolve or soften sunspots/freckles with topical medications.

Question 8

are freckles dangerous? is it good to remove freckles?

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No not dangerous: 29 y/o asks Are freckles dangerous? Is it good to remove freckles? No freckles are not dangerous. Freckles are small skin blemishes/ patches that can get darker and bigger with exposure to Ultraviolet (UV-B) radiation with sun exposure. No it is not good to remove freckles unless they are in cosmetically uncomfortable place and then one needs a Professional. Use of Sunscreen is encouraged.

Question 9

does peanut butter remove freckles?

Accepted Answer

No.  Use sunscreen.: Many people use over-the-counter moisturizers that contain sunscreen. Avoiding exposure to the sun will decrease future freckles. However, one should take extra vitamin d to make up for not getting vitamin d from the sun. Although having tanned skin from sun exposure is not a medical illness, there are future issues such as more wrinkles, more freckles, and occasional skin cancers to worry about.

Question 10

what are the side effects of laser  to remove freckles?

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Hyper pigmentation: When a laser is used, it can cause deep heating of the skin and cause hyper pigmentation.  The best way to lighten freckles is with a topical cream prescribed by a dermatologist.

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